Fathom Events Brings The Transformers: The Movie Back to Movie Theaters

See the original animated action-adventure, along with a sneak peek behind the making of the upcoming Bumblebee movie September 27 only.

Press release: Fans of the TRANSFORMERS will get a rare opportunity to see the world-renowned 1986 TRANSFORMERS animated feature film when The Transformers: The Movie returns to U.S. movie theaters for a special one-night event, on Thursday, September 27, in a special presentation from Fathom Events, Hasbro Studios, and Shout! Factory.

The Transformers: The Movie has been meticulously remastered, restored from the original film elements, and transferred in HD. This special one-night event will catapult audiences into the super-charged, action-packed TRANSFORMERS universe, and enables lifelong fans to relive the excitement and awe of this 1986 animated feature. Fans will also glimpse at a sneak peek behind the making of the BUMBLEBEE movie, and a brand-new interview with singer-songwriter Stan Bush including recent performances of the theme songs “The Touch” and “Dare.” Fathom attendees will also receive a poster of The Transformers: The Movie (quantities limited, while supplies last).

The Transformers: The Movie, will play at 7:00 p.m. (local time). Tickets to are available at www.FathomEvents.com and at participating theater box offices.

The Transformers: The Movie has captured a special place in the hearts of millions and has been a staple in the pop culture zeitgeist since 1986. Featuring memorable characters from the heroic AUTOBOTS and villainous DECEPTICONS, and thrilling action and a heartfelt storyline, The Transformers: The Movie is a cultural touchstone that spans generations. Beloved by legions of fans, this full-length animated adventure boasts the voice talent of Orson Welles in his final voice acting role and an all-star voice cast that includes Peter Cullen, Eric Idle, Casey Kasem, Judd Nelson, Leonard Nimoy, Robert Stack, and Frank Welker.

In The Transformers: The Movie, the AUTOBOTS, led by the heroic OPTIMUS PRIME, prepare to make a daring attempt to retake their planet from the evil forces of MEGATRON and the DECEPTICONS. Unknown to both sides, a menacing force is heading their way - UNICRON. The only hope of stopping UNICRON lies within the Matrix of Leadership and the AUTOBOT who can rise up and use its power to light their darkest hour. Will the AUTOBOTS be able to save their native planet from destruction or will the DECEPTICONS reign supreme?

“For the last 35 years, TRANSFORMERS has been a pop-culture phenomenon, and The Transformers: The Movie was the first of what has become an indelible series of feature films, and has an enormous fan base, who have been consistently excited about seeing this film on the big screen,” said Tom Lucas, Fathom Events VP of Studio Relations.